US Columnist Slams Anti-Israel Protests as 'Future Nazis'
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Columnist Michael Goodwin fiercely condemned planned anti-Israel protests on the third anniversary of the October 7th attack, calling the organizers "future Nazis." Goodwin criticized slogans and symbols used in event promotions, arguing they glorify the Hamas massacre. Over 260 such events are planned globally, with some near Israeli diplomatic sites. The article also touches on the broader conflict and criticism directed at New York City's mayor regarding his stance on Israel.
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- Columnist Michael Goodwin labeled organizers of anti-Israel protests on October 7th anniversary as "future Nazis."
- Planned protests use slogans like "Glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance," linked to Hamas.
- 262 anti-Israel events are scheduled in 37 countries, with many in the US and Europe.
- Goodwin refutes claims that Israel's war in Gaza is about territorial control.
- Activists criticize NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for insufficient action against Israel.
American columnist Michael Goodwin, writing in the New York Post, has sharply criticized planned anti-Israel demonstrations coinciding with the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack. Goodwin argues that the timing and messaging of these events, which include slogans like "Glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance" and symbols associated with Hamas propaganda, go beyond mere protest against Israel.
Goodwin described the organizers as "future Nazis looking for their Hitler," asserting that the term "antisemitic" is no longer sufficient to describe their actions. He expressed dismay that the anniversary of the massacre is being used to celebrate the perpetrators, citing slogans and symbols that he believes glorify the October 7th attackers. According to Israeli sources cited in the article, 262 such events are planned in 37 countries, with significant numbers in the United States, Spain, Australia, and the UK.
The article notes that some demonstrations are scheduled near Israeli diplomatic missions, raising concerns about potential violence. Goodwin also addressed the broader conflict, refuting claims that Israel's actions in Gaza aim for territorial control. He referenced Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza and the subsequent Hamas takeover, highlighting the diversion of resources to military infrastructure.
Additionally, Goodwin commented on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, noting that some activists criticize him for not taking stronger action against Israel. The article mentions an activist coalition accusing Mamdani of abandoning their goals and failing to act despite expressing solidarity with Palestinians. One example cited is the failure to arrest Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu during his visit to New York, despite Mamdani's past expressed desire to see him arrested following an ICC warrant, a move complicated by the US not being a party to the Rome Statute.